Shades of Pride, in conjunction, with The LGBTQ Center of Durham will hold Poetry and Pasta May 1, 2015 to raise money for Shades of Pride's July 2015 Pride event. The event will feature a night of spoken word from Blaize the Poet, Ms. Ego and Stefen Micko. Admission is free but food will be sold. Tickets are available at Eventbrite and donations will be accepted on -line and at the door.